1. Wash canvas in a standard washing machine with a small amount of detergent.
2. Air-dry and iron out wrinkles.
3. Brush on 1 coat of Liquitex Matte Medium to backside of canvas. Let Dry.
4. Flip canvas over and repeat step 3.
Priming Canvas
Many artists prefer to prime and paint canvas while it is attached to a rigid surface. There are two methods to achieve this:
1. Wall Mounting
Staple canvas directly onto studio painting wall.
2. Plywood Mounting
Staple canvas onto 1 inch thick plywood that is larger than canvas.
Directions
1. Mark dimensions of finished canvas dimensions on front of canvas. There should a 2-3 inch border on each side.
2. Tape off finish canvas dimensions with masking tape, to make it easier to turn under and glue the side edges.
3. Apply Liquitex Professional Grade Gesso (white or colored) or mix gesso with Matte Medium (4 parts gesso - 1 part medium) for added flexibility. Let dry.
4. Optional: Lightly sand the first coat of gesso or gesso/medium, then apply a second coat. Let dry.
Painting
Use Liquitex Professional Grade Soft Body Concentrated Artist Colors or Heavy Body Artist Colors. Soft Body colors will dry to a less textured surface. A lower surface is subject to less abrasion and retention of dirt.
Final Protective Varnishing
After the floorcloth is complete and fully dry for 48 hours, Soluvar Final Protective Varnish should be applied to extend the life of the floorcloth by protecting it from pollution and dirt. This varnish is removable, to allow future removal of dirt and scuff marks.
